Class of 2016 Finding Success at Hellgate
Learning Goals Understand graduation requirements and number of credits needed Learn about classes offered through Hellgate Learn about Q (formerly Zangle) Understand how to submit your course requests for Junior year online
All students need
At semesters end (January/June) you will take finals in each class and receive.5 credit for every passing grade Semester One.5 credit + Semester Two.5 credit 1.0 credit
Each student will be in 7 credit bearing classes 7 class periods x 4 years of high school = The potential of 28 credits! Remember you need at least 24 credits to graduate!
In your seat, with materials, ready to go Daily Attendance! Turn in work and participate in class Communicate with your teachers Monitor your Q profile We are here to help!
Honors (H) International Baccalaureate - (IB) - Jenni Frizzell Coordinator Advanced Placement - (AP) Dual Enrollment
English 4 credits: -English 1 -English 2 (H)** -English 3* AP option -English 4 AP option *IB option, IB English 11/12, two year class ** Block English Electives: Creative Writing Journalism 1 Newspaper ( Lance) Yearbook IB Theory of Knowledge
Science 2 Credits Most Sophomores will have taken Int Earth and Space and Biology Other Science Courses: Biology 2 Wildlife Biology Chemistry 1&2 Physics 1 Advanced Problems in Science IB Biology, 2 years IB Environmental Studies in Society (ESS), 1 year IB Chemistry, 2 years Rigorous Core / College Prep suggest taking at least 3 years if not 4 years of science (Lab)
Rigorous Core/College Prep recommends 4 credits Math 2 credits You need to receive a final grade of a C or higher in your current math class to advance. Algebra 1, Geometry (H), Algebra 2 (H) Dual credit options: Functional Statistics Trigonometry (FST), H Pre-Calc, Senior Math Topics 1 AP Stats, AP Calculus, Senior Math Topics 2 IB Math: have taken Algebra 2 (H) IB Math Studies: have taken Algebra 1 & Geometry
Social Studies 2.5 Credits Junior Year: US History * (AP) Senior Year: US Government * (AP) Sophomore year block: Modern World History/ Honors English 2 * IB History of the Americas/ 20 th Century Topics * IB students must take a semester of US Government Electives: World Geography Western Hemisphere & Eastern Hemisphere, Modern World History, Sociology/Criminology, Psychology, World Issues Seminar
Health Enhancement 2 credits HE 1 during your freshman year HE 2 during your sophomore year Electives: Weight Training
Practical Arts 1 credit needed
Family & Consumer Science Sophomore - Senior: Culinary 1 Textile & Apparel 1 & 2 Early Childhood Ed 1 & 2 House & Living Environments Culinary 2 (C or higher to advance) Culinary 3 (takes place second semester during 3 rd and 4 th period; upon teacher consent) Prep for Life Nutrition & Wellness
Sophomore-Senior Intro to Building Trades Building Trades 2: Residential Carpentry Building Trades 2: Manufacturing Building Trades 3: Capstone Intro to Mechanical Systems (2 periods) MCPS Auto Tech 1 MCPS Auto Tech 2 Exploration of Auto Careers Welding 1, 2 & 3 Intro to Tech Design Architectural Design Engineering Design 3-D Modeling & Animation *Design Project 1-DDSN 113: Technical Drafting *Design Project 2-DDSN 114: Intro to CAD Engineering Foundations *Dual Credit option
Business Business Essentials, Personal Finance, Marketing 1,2,3,&4 Graphic Design 1&2, Digital Media, Technology Tools, Accounting 1&2, QuickBooks, Street Law, Web Design, Digital Film 1 & 2, Business Co-op, & IB Film (2 year)
Agriculture Education Sophomore - Senior Intro to Animal & Plant Science AG Ed. 2 AG Ed. 3/4 Applied Veterinary Science Taught at the Ag Center and requires two class periods.
Art: Intro to Art (Prerequisite for all other art classes) Ceramics Drawing Sculpture Painting Watercolor Printmaking *Conceptual Mixed Media *Senior Studio *IB Art *See Course Guide for Prerequisites
Band Jazz Band, Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, Advanced Band, Wind Ensemble ORCHESTRA Intermediate & Advanced Auditions will be held each spring for students interested in advance levels before May 1st Choir Men s Choir 1, Women s Choir 1&2, Mixed Advanced Choir IB Music-Audition only offered Senior Year
World Language Arabic 1,2 French 1,2,3,4 German 1,2,3,4 Latin 1,2,3,4 Mandarin Chinese 1,2 Spanish 1,2,3,4/5 IB SL/HL Spanish, 2 years IB SL Latin, 2 years IB SL French, 2 years IB Spanish Ab Initio IB German Ab Initio
Things to keep in mind when requesting courses Please Check the Course Guide on the MCPS website for Prerequisites And also note that some classes listed may change or be offered the same period. Have alternates selected on your course request worksheet Course requests do not guarantee enrollment in the course Be mindful of rigorous core/college prep requirements as you plan for the next four years
21 ST CENTURY SCHOOL Online Classes Montana Digital Academy Other On-line Programs University Of Montana ECCO Program - Discounted Tuition - Only counts as college credit - Paperwork on UM website Dual Credit (Fee Required) FST Senior Math Topics 1 H Pre Calc Design Projects 1: Technical Drawing Design Projects 2: Intro to CAD
Whoops Missed out on credits? Credit Recovery Summer school On-line original credit courses Make appointment with counselor to develop a plan
Check grades Look up assignments Check your attendance Look at Transcript Check graduation requirements Look up GPA Submit course requests for next year
Mrs. Hendrix, Principal Mr. Fuller, Dean of Students Your teachers Your counselors: Mr. Martin (A-K) and Ms. Buboltz (L-Z) Your Parents/guardians Tracy Ledyard, Social Worker & Family Resource Center Officer Johnson (JJ), School Resource Officer Flagship, Project Success
PSAT takes place mid-october and scores can qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship You will take the ACT, no cost, in April of your Junior Year Plan to take ACT or SAT by the end of Junior year Attend the College Fair in the fall Use the summer to volunteer or participate in a summer program
Post-Secondary visitors from various programs including colleges and military Visit Colleges Post Secondary Application Process Job Shadow Get Involved Letters of Recommendation Early Graduation
You and your parents/guardians have until February 28 to change your course requests.